Bruce Warren Bowling

1946 - 2021

Bruce Warren Bowling obituary, 1946-2021, Ferrum, VA

BORN

1946

DIED

2021

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Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Inc. - Rocky Mount

665 South Main Street

Rocky Mount, Virginia

Bruce Bowling Obituary

Bruce Warren Bowling

April 22, 1946 - July 9, 2021

Bruce Warren Bowling, age 75, of Ferrum, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis and Goldie Bowling; sister, Bonnie Shively; and his in-laws, Marvin and Vira Shively.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Shively Bowling; sons, Douglas Warren Bowling and Michael Bruce Bowling (Denise); grandchildren, Justin Adam Thomas Bowling, Brianna Bailey, Brittany Bowling, Matthew Bowling, and Michaela Bowling; brother, Wayne Bowling (Margie); sisters, Jane Hodges (Roger) and Robin Whitmer (Bev); brother-in-law, Roger Shively; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who are left to cherish his memory.

Bruce was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family dearly. He also loved and supported his community. Bruce was a member of the Waidsboro Ruritan Club and faithfully served at the Ferrum Faith Assembly of God.

Funeral services were held at Flora Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, with Pastor Adam Coombs officiating. Interment followed at Maple Grove Cemetery. His family received friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Waidsboro Ruritan Club or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Published by The Franklin News-Post on Jul. 14, 2021.
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Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Inc. - Rocky Mount

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Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Inc. - Rocky Mount

665 South Main Street P.O. Box 763, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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